Favorite Bar Des Moines area

[cybsball20]

Originally Posted by travman23

Here are a few of my favs. Not particular order really, just depends on what part of town I'll be in or mood I am in:

Twisted Parrott
Maddy's
Down Under
Trophies
Mickey's
High Life
And for some reason I am drawing a blank but there is a bar on Douglas between Victor's and Walgreen's that I can't think of the name but it's an Irish name I believe.

Micky Finns

[jumbopackage]

I love all the downtown Full Court Press bars. I'd also like to add Francie's off of Fleur to the list. Great place to catch a game, and the grinders are tough to beat. I tend to steer away from the "chain" bars (i.e. Legends, Rookies etc) just because they all feel so generic.

[travman23]

Originally Posted by cybsball20

Micky Finns

That would be it!

[CyinCo]

Hessen Haus for me.

[dmclone]

There is also a bar over by the fair grounds that has good wings. The place is a little rough and I feel a little gay when I drive my VW in the parking lot but the beer is cheap and the wings are good.

[dmclone]

I almost forgot about crappy beer night at Buzzard Billy's. Our bar scene would suck donkey if it wasn't for Full Court.

[cybsball20]

Originally Posted by dmclone

I almost forgot about crappy beer night at Buzzard Billy's. Our bar scene would suck donkey if it wasn't for Full Court.

What are you talking about, those Larry Smithson Bars are great!

(end sarcasm).

[4429 mcc]

Originally Posted by dmclone

There is also a bar over by the fair grounds that has good wings. The place is a little rough and I feel a little gay when I drive my VW in the parking lot but the beer is cheap and the wings are good.

Gerri's Tavern E. 30th great wings...WHAT THE "F" ARE YOU LOOKIN AT! Say that and everyone will leave you alone or kick your butt!

Just kidding it is a little rough around the edges but everyone pretty much keeps to themselves....unless its Thurs-Sat night.

[isufbcurt]

Originally Posted by dmclone

There is also a bar over by the fair grounds that has good wings. The place is a little rough and I feel a little gay when I drive my VW in the parking lot but the beer is cheap and the wings are good.

Toads?
or
the racing theme bar right outside of the main fairground enterance (can't remember the name)

Also in Altoona a place called Fireside is a good spot for some quality women.

[dmclone]

Gerri's. That's the place.

[Jables22]

Originally Posted by cybsball20

What are you talking about, those Larry Smithson Bars are great!

(end sarcasm).

Haha.....Larry Smithson. He never saw a bar he didn't think he could buy and fix with 2 coats of neon paint........How does that guy still have a penny to his name? He's had more failed businesses than a retired pro athlete.

Notice how no one is mentioning even ONE of his places. We could start an entire new thread just naming off his horrible establishments.....

[cybsball20]

Originally Posted by Jables22

Haha.....Larry Smithson. He never saw a bar he didn't think he could buy and fix with 2 coats of neon paint........How does that guy still have a penny to his name? He's had more failed businesses than a retired pro athlete.

Notice how no one is mentioning even ONE of his places. We could start an entire new thread just naming off his horrible establishments.....

When we drove by the old Peoples and saw the new name "Papas Corner" we were praying that Smithson didn't buy that as one of his latest ventures...

[cycloneryan]

1. Hessen Haus
2. El Bait Shop
3. Third Base
4. Star Bar

[mrsbrianhos]

I like the Cab in Urbandale. No Smoking!!!

The last thing I want to do is come home smelling like stale smoke and have to shower before I go to bed. And then put all my clothes in the wash cause they stink too.

I will gladly more pay for a drink in a nice smoke-free place.

[CYKID]

Tanners. Only ten block drive or bike ride(weather permitting) of course.